The Safer Childcare Programme is led by Tracey Dunn, B Ed (Hons), a qualified teacher and former headteacher with 16 years of leadership experience. Tracey has collaborated with Local Authorities, Trusts, and the NHS to develop training programmes for schools. Her extensive experience ensures that the training and education packages offered through the programme equip individuals with the knowledge and understanding needed to create safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments for those living with serious allergies and those supporting them.

With over 30 years of teaching experience, including more than 15 years as a primary headteacher, Tracey has worked across a variety of school settings, including both large and small primary schools with mixed-age classes. Most recently, she served as the Executive Head of two schools before retiring earlier this year.

On a personal level, Tracey is the mother of two teenagers with allergies. Her son has food allergies requiring adrenaline auto-injectors, while her daughter is undergoing immunotherapy for grass and pollen allergies. Her son’s educational journey has presented challenges, requiring Tracey to advocate for better awareness and support—a role she understands deeply.

Tracey maintains up-to-date safeguarding training and holds an Enhanced DBS check. She combines her professional expertise with personal insights as a parent of children with food and non-food allergies, some requiring adrenaline auto-injectors, ensuring her approach is both informed and compassionate.